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Hearth Brook Eagle Senior Living seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Assisted Living or Memory Care.   

Full-Time or Part-Time Available.

The LPN is a primary provider of resident care.   

The LPN is a primary provider of resident care. The LPN promotes the physical, personal and emotional well-being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self-care and independence. The ultimate goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to return to the highest level of functioning, to attain a new stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression. Resident care is not passive maintenance; an active approach will always be taken.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following  duties are normal for this position.   This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide direct resident care Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Administer medications following all standards of practice, state regulations and polices to include all required documentation, reporting and follow up
• Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/ regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Assisted
• Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Director of Assisted Living
• Document all pertinent/relevant observations, communication with the resident's responsible party, clinical procedures and daily assistance/care by the end of each
• Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident
• Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned
• Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as Assist in the planning and implementation of resident activities as needed.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body
• Respond to urgent calls as needed
• Supervise direct care staff ensuring that resident care and medication assistance is provided correctly and in accordance with policies and state regulations. Provide coaching and training to care staff as needed under the direction of the Assisted Living Director.
• Maintain restraint free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility proceddure.
• Perform other duties as Attend in-service classes and staff meetings. Orient new employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The position falls under the supervision of the Director of Assisted Living and/or Director of Memory Care but is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment. The position may assist with supervision, direction, and reviews of the work of other associates and may participate in performance appraisals and disciplinary action.

   

Qualifications: To perform  thisjob successfully, an individual must be able to perform  each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

* Educational Requirements and Experience:*

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) .

Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state

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